mhorn0817

I just put a new v band clamp on my turbo to downpipe and i can feel some air coming out of it. Is any air coming out normal or should there be no air. Im not sure if it sid that before or not. Is there a seal or gasket i can put between the two to help seal better?

Blown06

iTrader: (32)

It can be normal if it is just regular cheap flanges that don't have registers.

This is the sole reason I only buy racepart solutions vbands. they have locating registers that overlap and keep everything straight and square. They are also machined for an oring for cold side piping.

mhorn0817

It's a vibrant brand so I guess it's a cheapo. It lined up the two flanges good and snug but just getting a little air coming out of it

TrickTurbo

iTrader: (12)

If still doing after heated up.
Just apply a small amount of rtv to the mated surfaces.
Reclamp. Wait then try again.

Atomic

iTrader: (42)

You will want to use the male/female vbands, they have a little groove in them to seal better. You dont want any leaks, it will throw off your wideband sensor readings.

mhorn0817

Its vibrant 1491clamp if you want to look it up. It does have a groove but maybe youre talking about something else im not sure of.

Would kind of rtv could i use?

TrickTurbo

iTrader: (12)

Hi temp rtv. Sensor safe.

GRRR65GTO

This happens to me too and I've already put on a new racepart solutions clamp

mhorn0817

Ill try rtv gasket maker. I picked up a round 3" gasket that im gonna cut the ears off and see if that helps as well